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HARFORD COMMUNITY COLLEGE
401 Thomas Run Road
Bel Air, MD 21015
Course Outline
Routing and Switching Essentials [CISCO 2] – ISS 112
COURSE NUMBER: ISS 112
COURSE NAME: Routing and Switching Essentials - Cisco 2
DIVISION: Business, Computing & Applied Technology [BCAT]
LECTURE/DISCUSSION: Total Contact Hours - 75
SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS: 4
COURSE CONTENT ACCESS URL:
https://www.netacad.com/
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CATALOG DESCRIPTION:
This course is the second in a series designed to prepare the student to achieve Cisco CCENT and CCNA
certification. The course presents the architecture, components, and operations of routers and switches in a
small network. Focus technologies include RIP, single-area OSPF, virtual LANs, and inter-VLAN routing,
in both IPv4 and IPv6 networks. Course includes 45 lecture hours and 30 lab hours per semester.
Prerequisite: ISS 111 or permission of instructor. Course fee.
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (USDE) FEDERAL CREDIT HOUR DEFINITION
For a 15 week semester, each credit hour represents one hour of classroom or direct faculty
instruction and a minimum of two hours of outside class-work per week. For terms that are less than 15
weeks, students should also spend a minimum of two hours outside of class for every hour in
class. Academic activities include, but are not limited to reading, writing, studying, research, and
completing worksheets. In addition, at least an equivalent amount of out of class work is required for
laboratory work, internships, practica, studio work, etc.
At Harford Community College, for all credit courses, students are expected to spend a minimum of 37.5
combined hours of direct instructional time and related coursework time per credit hour. This course is a 4
credit course. This course achieves the minimum of 150 hours of combined instructional time by requiring
42 hours of direct instructional time and 108 hours of student work outside of direct instructional time.
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STUDENT LEARNING OBJECTIVES (PREVIOUSLY KNOWN AS COURSE
OBJECTIVES) LINKED TO RELEVANT ACADEMIC OUTCOMES
Upon satisfactory completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. Introduce the Router’s Role, Its Main Hardware and Software Components, and the Packet
Forwarding Process. (Academic outcomes supported by this learning objective:
Communication, Science and Technology) 2 -> 2
2. Configure a Switch for Basic Functionality in a Converged Network. (Academic outcomes
supported by this learning objective: Communication, Science and Technology, Critical
Thinking) 3 -> 2
3. Implement Virtual LANs and the VLAN Trunking Protocol in a Converged Network to Assist in the
Administration of Vlans. (Academic outcomes supported by this learning objective:
Communication, Science and Technology, Critical Thinking) 3 -> 2
4. Implement Inter-VLAN Routing Between VLANS. (Academic outcomes supported by this
learning objective: Communication, Science and Technology, Critical Thinking) 3 -> 2
5. Explain the Role and Configuration of Static Routes; Introduce the Routing Table; Verify Route
Entries As They Are Added and Deleted Form the Routing Table (Academic outcomes supported
by this learning objective: Communication, Science and Technology, Critical Thinking) 2 -> 2
6. Examine Distance Vector Concepts and Operations Including Network Discovery and Routing Table
Maintenance (Academic outcomes supported by this learning objective: Communication,
Science and Technology, Critical Thinking) 2 -> 2
7. Examine the Characteristics, Operations, and Limitations of Ripv1; Configure, Verify, and
Troubleshoot Ripv1 (Academic outcomes supported by this learning objective:
Communication, Science and Technology, Critical Thinking) 2 -> 2
8. Explore the Role and Benefits of VLSM and CIDR; Introduce Classless Routing Protocols, discuss
the Limitations of Classful Protocols, introduce Ripv2 and Benefits of Classless Protocols;
Configure, Verify, and Troubleshoot Ripv2. (Academic outcomes supported by this learning
objective: Communication, Science and Technology, Critical Thinking) 2 -> 2
9. Examine the Routing Table Process and How It Determines the Best Route for a Packet; Understand
the Difference Between Classful and Classless Routing. (Academic outcomes supported by this
learning objective: Communication, Science and Technology, Critical Thinking) 2 -> 2
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10. Examine Link-State Routing Protocol Concepts, Algorithm and Routing Process;
Discuss Benefits and Advantages Over Distance Vector Protocols. (Academic outcomes
supported by this learning objective: Communication, Science and Technology, Critical
Thinking) 2 -> 2
11. Examine the Operation of OSPF (Open Shortest Path First); Configure, Verify, and Troubleshoot
OSPF. (Academic outcomes supported by this learning objective: Communication, Science
and Technology, Critical Thinking) 2 -> 2
12. Implement, Verify, and Troubleshoot ACLs in a Medium-Sized Branch Office Network.
(Academic outcomes supported by this learning objective: Communication, Science and
Technology) 4 -> 2
COURSE TOPICS:
I. INTRODUCTION TO SWITCHED NETWORKS
A. Introduction
B. LAN Design
C. The Switched Environment
II. BASIC SWITCHING CONCEPTS AND CONFIGURATION
A. Basic Switching Concepts and Configuration
B. Basic Switch Configuration
C. Switch Security: Management and Implementation
III. VLANs
A. VLANs
B. VLAN Segmentation
C. VLAN Implementations
D. VLAN Security and Design
IV. ROUTING CONCEPTS
A. Routing Concepts
B. Initial Configuration of a Router
C. Routing Decisions
D. Router Operation
V. INTER-VLAN ROUTING
A. Inter-VLAN Routing
B. Inter-VLAN Routing Configuration
C. Troubleshoot Inter-VLAN Routing
D. Layer 3 Switching
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VI. STATIC ROUTING
A. Static Routing
B. Static Routing Implementation
C. Configure Static and Default Routes
D. Review of CIDR and VLSM
E. Configure Summary and Floating Static Routes
F. Troubleshoot Static and Default Route Issues
VII. ROUTING DYNAMICALLY
A. Routing Dynamically
B. Dynamic Routing Protocols
C. Distance Vector Dynamic Routing
D. RIP and RIPng Routing
E. Link-State Dynamic Routing
F. The Routing Table
VIII. SINGLE-AREA OSPF
A. Single-Area OSPF
B. Characteristics of OSPF
C. Configuring Single-Area OSPFv2
D. Configure Single-Area OSPFv3
IX. ACESS CONTROL LISTS
A. Access Control Lists
B. IP ACL Operation
C. Standard IPv4 ACLs
D. Extended IPv4 ACLs
E. Troubleshoot ACLs
F. IPv6 ACLs
X. DHCP
A. Introduction
B. Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol v4
C. Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol v6
XI. NETWORK ADDRESS TRANSLATION FOR IPV4
A. Introduction
B. NAT Operation
C. Configuring NAT
D. Troubleshooting NAT
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COURSE POLICIES:
HCC students are bound by the academic policies outlined in the most current HCC Catalog*
It is the student’s responsibility to review these policies prior to the start of each semester.
INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS:
Lecture/Demonstration
Cooperative Learning
Discussion
Labs
Interactive Lecture
Tutorials
ATTENDANCE AND PARTICIPATION:
Regular and punctual attendance is required of all students. In the case of absence due to emergency
(illness, death in the family, accident), religious holiday, or participation in official College functions, it is
the student's responsibility to confer with the instructor about the absence and missed course work. Since
the majority of assignments are to be completed and/or discussed during the class sessions,
attendance, punctuality and participation in class are key components to success in this course.
GRADING STANDARDS:
The final course grade is comprised of the student’s mastery of course requirements. Course grades are
based upon the following total mastery level:
A = 90-100%
D = 60-69%
B = 80-89%
F = 59% and below
C = 70-79%
Chapter Exams (equally weighted)
40%
Skills-based exam
25%
Final exam (min. 65% required)
35%
CLASS PREPARATION:
All of the reading assignments must be completed before the class in which the material is to be
discussed. Additional handouts will be distributed regarding lab assignments at the appropriate
time. It is very important to read the application assignments before doing any assignment in the
lab.
STUDENT CONDUCT:
Students will be familiar with and adhere to the “Code for Student Rights, Responsibilities and
Conduct”, which can be found on OwlNet under the My Academic Life Tab or in the HCC
online catalog. The Code outlines prohibited conduct, the disciplinary process, and possible
sanctions. Students found responsible for violating the Code will have a disciplinary record that
will remain in the Office of the Associate Vice President for Student Development for three
years.
DISABILITY SUPPORT SERVICES:
HCC is committed to serving students who have documented physical, learning, psychological,
or other disabilities. Students who have a disability are responsible for contacting Disability
Support Services at 443-412-2402 to discuss their needs for accommodations. All information
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shared with Disability Support Services will be held in confidence.
COMPUTER ETHICS:
Each student is responsible for knowing the college's policy relating to ethical behavior regarding
all intellectual property and in using the computer. Copying or using another’s work, including
computer files, is both illegal and unethical. See the Student Handbook.
ACADEMIC DISHONESTY:
Students will be familiar with and adhere to the policy governing academic dishonesty and its
sanctions as outlined in the Code for Student Rights, Responsibilities and Conduct, which can be
found on OwlNet under the My Academic Life Tab or in the HCC online catalog. Students who
commit acts of academic dishonesty (e.g., cheating, fabrication, facilitating academic dishonesty,
and plagiarism) will be subject to formal disciplinary action and will receive a grade of F on the
test, quiz, or assignment involved and, at the discretion of the instructor; the student may receive
an F for the course. This includes incidents that occur in the Test and Assessment Center. In
addition, the student will be referred to the Associate Vice President for Student Development
for a Student Code Violation.
SYLLABUS MODIFICATION:
The instructor reserves the right to modify and/or change the course syllabus with reasonable
notification to students.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
Regular Punctual Attendance, Lab Assignments, End of Chapter Quizzes, Class & Homework
Assignments, Skills Assessment & Final Exam
STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES
 Students are responsible for completing all reading and writing assignments by the
scheduled due dates. Because effective writing usually comes through thoughtful
revision, students should revise and edit all work before submission. Students will be
given the opportunity to revise some assignments for a potentially higher grade.
 To pass this course, students must complete all assignments, revise and correct them as
directed, and maintain a folder or portfolio of course work. At the end of the semester,
students will submit this folder to the instructor. The instructor will keep folders until the
deadline for grade appeal.
 Students are responsible for recognizing and accepting that when they put their name on
any piece of work they are taking a vow that the work is theirs alone. Academic
dishonesty of any form is unacceptable.
 Students are responsible for reading, discussing, and revising their work.
 Students are responsible for providing thoughtful peer evaluation.
 Student participation is crucial in this course and will be evaluated as part of your grade.
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Much of our work in class will be collaborative. It is therefore particularly
important that all of your work be completed on time. You will handicap not only
yourself but your classmates if you are not prepared.
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MAKE-UP POLICY: PLEASE READ CAREFULLY!
 Final Exam: There will be no make-up exams except through arrangement with
the instructor prior to the exam (and then only for reasons deemed valid enough to
require the making-up of a new exam, which may be more difficult.)
 Quizzes: Quizzes will be given throughout the semester. There will be no makeups given for any reason. However, the lowest quiz grade will be dropped in this
category, only.
HANDS-ON APPLICATIONS, ASSESSMENTS AND END OF CHAPTER QUIZES:
All of the reading assignments must be completed before the class in which the material is
to be discussed. Additional handouts will be distributed regarding lab assignments at the
appropriate time. It is very important to read the application assignments before doing any
assignment in the lab. Challenge hands-on assignments will be offered to provide the
students the opportunity to extend their software application skills.
CLASS PROJECTS AND ASSIGNMENTS:
All of the reading assignments must be completed before the class in which the material is
to be discussed. Assignments will be given to review the text reading; class projects will be
provided to apply the concepts from the assigned reading.
DUE DATES:
To receive full credit, all assignments must be handed in by the due date. An assignment
will be accepted up to one week late and points will be deducted as follows:
1. One week late: 1/2 of overall points.
2. Thereafter, 0 points
No assignment will be accepted after that. It is the student's responsibility to justify any
absences and make up all assignments.
INCLEMENT WEATHER:
If any classes have to be canceled, tests will be rescheduled for the next class period;
assignments will be collected during the next class period. College Weather Number: 443412-2322.
OTHER STUDENT SERVICES
For other available college services, please visit the link below:
http://www.harford.edu/studentservices/docs/Student_Services.pdf
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COURSE CONTENT
DAY
TOPICS
Apr 02
Introduction to Switched Networks
Apr 07
Basic Switching Concepts and
Configuration
Apr 09
VLANs
Apr 14
Routing Concepts
LAB ACTIVITIES
Activity 1.1.1.6
Activity 1.1.2.3
Activity 1.2.1.6
Activity 1.2.1.7
Activity 1.2.2.4
Activity 1.3.1.1
PT 1.3.1.3
Lab 2.1.1.6
PT 2.2.1.4
Activity 2.2.2.4
PT 2.2.4.9
PT 2.2.4.10
Lab 2.2.4.11
PT 2.3.1.2
PT 3.1.1.5
Activity 3.1.2.6
PT 3.1.2.7
PT 3.2.1.7
PT 3.2.2.4
Lab 3.2.2.5
Activity 3.2.3.3
PT 3.2.4.7
PT 3.2.4.8
Lab 3.2.4.9
Activity 3.3.1.4
Lab 3.3.2.2
PT 3.4.1.2
Activity 4.1.1.7
PT 4.1.1.8
Lab 4.1.1.9
Activity 4.1.2.8
PT 4.1.2.9
PT 4.1.3.5
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Mod 2
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Mod 3
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Apr 16
Inter-VLAN Routing
Apr 21
Static Routing
Apr 23
Routing Dynamically
PT 4.1.4.5
Lab 4.1.4.6
Lab 4.1.4.7
Activity 4.2.1.6
Activity 4.2.2.5
Activity 4.3.1.4
PT 4.3.2.5
Activity 5.1.1.5
Lab 5.1.2.4
PT 5.1.3.6
Lab 5.1.3.7
Activity 5.2.2.3
PT 5.2.2.4
Activity 5.3.2.3
Lab 5.3.2.4
PT 5.4.1.2
Activity 6.1.1.4
Activity 6.1.2.6
PT 6.2.2.4
Lab 6.2.2.5
PT 6.2.4.4
Lab 6.2.4.5
PT 6..3.3.6
Lab 6.3.3.7
Activity 6.4.1.4
PT 6.4.1.5
PT 6.4.1.6
PT 6.4.2.4
Lab 6.4.2.5
PT 6.4.3.4
PT 6.5.2.3
PT 6.5.2.4
Lab 6.5.2.5
PT 6.6.1.2
Activity 7.1.1.4
Activity 7.1.2.5
PT 7.1.3.6
Online Mod 5
Mod 4
Online Mod 6
Mod 5
Online Mod 7
Mod 6
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Apr 28
Single-Area OSPF
Apr 30
Access Control Lists
Activity 7.1.4.9
Activity 7.1.4.10
Activity 7.1.4.11
Activity 7.2.1.3
Activity 7.2.2.3
PT 7.2.2.4
PT 7.3.1.8
PT 7.3.2.3
Lab 7.3.2.4
Activity 7.4.2.9
Activity 7.5.1.4
Activity 7.5.2.6
Activity 7.5.3.3
Activity 7.5.4.4
Activity 7.6.1.1
Activity 8.1.1.6
Activity 8.1.2.6
Activity 8.1.3.5
Activity 8.2.2.6
PT 8.2.2.7
Lab 8.2.4.5
PT 8.3.3.5
Lab 8.3.3.6
PT 8.4.1.2
PT 9.1.1.6
Activity 9.1.3.6
Activity 9.1.3.7
Activity 9.1.4.3
Activity 9.1.4.5
Activity 9.2.1.9
PT 9.2.1.10
PT 9.2.1.11
Lab 9.2.2.7
PT 9.2.3.3
PT 9.2.3.4
Activity 9.3.2.7
Activity 9.3.2.8
Online Mod 8
Mod 7
Online Mod 9
Mod 8
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May 05
DHCP
May 07
Network Address Translation for
IPv4
May 12
May 14
Skills Based Assessment
Final Exam
Activity 9.3.2.9
PT 9.3.2.10
PT 9.3.2.11
PT 9.3.2.12
Lab 9.3.2.13
Activity 9.4.1.5
PT 9.4.2.6
Lab 9.4.2.7
PT 9.4.2.8
PT 9.5.2.6
Lab 9.5.2.7
Activity 10.0.1.2
Activity 10.1.1.5
Lab 10.1.2.4
Lab 10.1.2.5
PT 10.1.3.3
Lab 10.1.4.4
Activity 10.2.1.8
Lab 10.2.3.5
Lab 10.2.4.4
PT 10.3.1.2
Activity 11.1.1.6
PT 11.1.2.6
PT 11.2.1.4
PT 11.2.2.5
Lab 11.2.2.6
Activity 11.2.3.5
PT 11.2.3.6
Lab 11.2.3.7
PT 11.2.4.4
PT 11.3.1.4
Lab 11.3.1.5
PT 11.4.1.2
Online Mod 10
Mod 9
Online Mod 11
Mod 10
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